Fire Chief
Fire Chief
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Job Description
Summary
Under general direction of the Mayor or his designee the Fire Chief oversees and manages delivery of fire suppression emergency services rescue operations hazardous materials responses emergency management planning and public education programs. Oversees and supervises the Fire Marshals Office for fire protection alarm system plan review approval and inspection of all commercial and multi-family structures. Supervises assigned department staff. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties
- Oversees daily operations activities programs and services of the Fire Department.
- Manages large and moderate scale emergency operations and incidents.
- Interacts and consults with senior staff regarding overall management staff motivation and morale and policy development and implementation.
- Meets with individuals community groups and leaders to determine needs and issues of the community.
- Elicits respect and trust through actions and leads by example
- Complies with all written department and city policies and procedures
- Develops strategic long-range plans to determine goals and objectives for the department.
- Develops budget plans projections and justifications for annual budget.
- Develops oversees and implements new and innovative programs and services that emphasize creative problem solving.
- Monitors current expenditures to implement current goals and objectives for programs and services.
- Reviews and assigns staff resources as needed to achieve objectives of programs and services while monitoring safety and personnel issues.
- Conducts problem solving sessions with other personnel for internal personnel issues investigations and coordination of services to best meet department and community needs.
- Conducts ongoing observation and evaluation of activities services programs and personnel in order to assess performance and evaluation of individual unit and department strengths and weaknesses.
- Responds to and monitors the situation at the scene of emergencies incidents and accidents and responds to media inquiries.
- Researches equipment needs specifications and costs.
- Prepares and monitors annual department budget projections justification and presentation to City Council.
- Prepares and approves purchase orders and bid specifications.
- Attends City Council meetings to respond to officials and citizen concerns or to monitor direction of City Council policies and procedures.
Other Important Duties:
- Prepares presentations training statistical analysis and management level reports as needed.
- Travels to respond to calls for service and to attend meetings conferences and training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
Job Requirements
- Knowledge of administration management and oversight of a municipal fire department.
- Knowledge of Federal National State and City Fire Codes and ordinances.
- Knowledge of fire prevention suppression and education methods practices and procedures for a variety of fire hazardous materials responses emergency management systems emergency medical services and rescue operations.
- Knowledge of budget projection development management and justification practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and related equipment hardware and software for development and tracking of fire safety sprinkler systems inspections annual reviews and noncompliance issues.
- Skill in effective oral and written communications.
- Skill in conducting inspections and investigations and enforcing fire codes and regulations.
- Skill in responding to and managing emergencies and incidents.
- Skill in planning developing and implementing department procedures and objectives.
- Skill in effectively leading supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
- Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING (Certification/Licensure): The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The City reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.
- Bachelors Degree and five (5) years of experience related to area of assignment including three (3) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Structural Firefighting Certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection;
- EMT Certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services;
- Certified Fire Executive Certification issued by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association;
- Department Head Certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection;
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen criminal background and MVR check.
- Must possess a valid State of Texas Class C Drivers License.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
